Business

Whirlpool closing news the Top 2011 story

Announced plant closings, deaths, election drama, new political lines and a muddled economy were the top stories for the Fort Smith region during 2011, based on a review of the…

Southwest Power Pool To Hire 50 New Workers

Regional transmission coordinator, Southwest Power Pool, says it will add 50 new employees at an average salary of $83,500 in 2012.

UALR Chancellor Replaces College of Business Dean

Dr. Joel Anderson, chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, released a short e-mail Friday afternoon announcing he would replace the dean of the school’s College of Business.

Fort Smith sees enplanement growth in 2011

Enplanements at the Fort Smith Regional Airport during 2011 eked out a 0.12% gain over 2010, marking two consecutive years of enplanement growth at the airport. The airport ended the…

Golden Living Accused Of Fraudulent Medicare Practices, DOJ Steps In

The U.S. Department of Justice has joined a 2009 lawsuit filed in Alabama that alleges Plano, Texas-based Golden Living (formerly headquatered in Fort Smith) used fraudulent Medicare practices “for maximum profit.”

Golden Living accused of fraudulent Medicare practices

The U.S. Department of Justice has joined a 2009 lawsuit filed in Alabama that alleges Plano, Texas-based Golden Living used fraudulent Medicare practices “for maximum profit.” Dawn Richardson and Marsha…

Tyson Foods To Add 60 Jobs In Fayetteville

Tyson Foods says it will add 60 jobs to its plant workforce of 500 in Fayetteville as it completes an expansion of a tortilla facility.

NLRB: Whirlpool ruling likely by February

The earliest could be mid-February when the National Labor Relations Board rules on a labor contract violation charge against Whirlpool, according to Ronald Hooks, regional director the NLRB. The United…

Dillard’s Outperforms Competitors, Finishes Year With A Burst

Upscale mall retailer Dillard’s, Inc. ended the year on a high note. A strong final month of holiday sales boosted the Little Rock-based department store chain’s total sales increase for 2011.

Business Leader Relays China Impressions From Recent Tour

One long-time business leader says he’s doubtful America can compete with China in the manufacturing arena, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

Steelworkers Union Files Complaint Against Whirlpool

Kenny Thompson, division vice president for Whirlpool and manager of the Fort Smith plant, noted in an Oct. 27 statement that union and management at the plant were like family and should “support each other in the weeks and months ahead.” Just a few weeks later, the family is fighting.

Philpot’s BottomLine Tips: Keep Calm and Carry On

Smart investing requires us to set hysteria aside, keep steady, exercise restraint and rely on the strength within to keep us going.

Arkansas Metro Jobless Rates Decline In November

November brought some welcome news on the job front, with all eight metro areas in or connected to Arkansas showing a jobless rate decline compared to October.

Strong December Tax Revenues Boost Year-to-date Totals

A strong month of income tax collections and improving sales taxes led the state of Arkansas to a solid position at the six-month mark of the fiscal year.

Arkansas metro jobless rates decline in November

November brought some welcome news on the job front, with all eight metro areas in or connected to Arkansas showing a jobless rate decline compared to October. Also, jobless rates…

St. Vincent, Heart Clinic Arkansas Combine Forces

St. Vincent Health System and Heart Clinic Arkansas have joined forces to expand The Jack Stephens Heart Institute, LLC.

Union files complaint against Whirlpool

Kenny Thompson, division vice president for Whirlpool and manager of the Fort Smith plant, noted in an Oct. 27 statement that union and management at the plant were like family…

Souza to bring award-winning talent to The City Wire

Award-winning business reporter Kim Souza will join The City Wire in mid January to lead the web publication’s coverage of business and politics in Northwest Arkansas. The City Wire, re-launched…

Baptist Health, Arkansas Cardiology Form New Partnership

Baptist Health System and Arkansas Cardiology are entering into a new partnership to form the Baptist Health Heart Institute.

2011 Tough On Arkansas-based Company Stocks

The share price of just seven of the 15 publicly held companies based in Arkansas saw a gain during 2011, and the final trading day of 2011 saw share price declines with 12 of the 15 shares.